The Christian life is one of conflict on every level--from our own sin to the struggle of loving others to the battle against the wickedness of the world. Christians must be involved in all of it.
The Christian life is one of conflict on every level--from our own sin to the struggle of loving others to the battle against the wickedness of the world. Christians must be involved in all of it.
Sin separates man from God. Jesus Christ, the High King of Heaven, came to earth to reconcile sinners to God. Reconciliation begins with the incarnation. This week's sermon explains how the perfectly righteous Jesus Christ lovingly condescended to save perfectly sinful man from God's wrath.
Throughout history, wicked kings and rulers have sought to overthrow God and Christ. This futile practice continues today; however, the Lord Jesus Christ reigns on the throne with all authority in heaven and on earth. This sermon exalts the Lord Jesus Christ, whose kingdom will remain unshaken.
Suffering is not something that must be avoided at all costs but rather has vital benefits to Christians. Therefore, we must prepare for suffering and be ready to imitate Christ in how we handle it.
The Christian attitude during times of persecution should be one of rejoicing. However, Christians must first prepare to suffer persecution for the faith. This week's sermon exhorts believers to prepare for persecution.
This week's sermon explains the benefits of the believer's justification: peace with God, assurance of salvation, and the joyful hope of the glory of God.
Continuing with the example of Abraham, Paul points out that faith necessarily reveals itself in our lives in our obedience to God, and because faith is from God, it must endure to the end.
Christ sets for us a pattern of suffering, which is foreshadowed in David and shared in by Christians. Yet it is through the most profound suffering that God brings about the greatest glory.
Paul makes clear in Romans 4 that any reliance on obedience to the law to make us right with God is hopeless. God's law increases our knowledge of sin and brings wrath. It is only through faith that one can be reconciled to God.
Nov 16, 2022Week 10: Typology in the Mosaic Covenant